Thekkumbhagam

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Thekkumbhagam or Thekkumbhagom is the southern border town of Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is located at the Southern tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast. Thekkumbhagam-Kappil estuary point in the Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram coastal border is one of the emerging tourism spots in the state. On 1936, during formation, Thekkumbhagam was one of the 9 territories of Paravur Panchayath. Thekkumbhagam estuary is one among the twin estuary points in Paravur. The other one is Pozhikara estuary. ()

Coordinates: 8°47'53"N, 76°40'1"E

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Nearby attractions include: Janardanaswamy Temple, Sivagiri, Varkala Beach, Kappil.

5.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple, Varkala
138 min walk • Janardana Swami Temple is a 2000-year-old temple situated in the municipality of Varkala city in Trivandrum. It is also known as Varkala Temple. Janardana Swami is a form of Lord Vishnu. It is a very well known temple in Kerala about 10.9 km west of Kallambalam on NH 66 near...
6 miSE
Historical place, Temple
Sivagiri, Varkala
154 min walk • Sivagiri is an area in Varkala municipality of Trivandrum District in Kerala. It is a pilgrimage centre of Varkala Town where the tomb or samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru is situated.
5.5 miSE
Beach
Varkala Beach, Varkala
142 min walk • Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach is a beach situated in Varkala Town of Varkala Municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India. The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.
1.4 miSE
Beach
Kappil, Edava
37 min walk • Kappil is a tourist spot in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala state, India. It is located in Edava Panchayat of Varkala Taluk at the coast of Arabian Sea. It is 8 km north from Varkala city centre. Varkala Railway Station is major railway station near Kappil.
6.1 miNW
Beach
Mundakkal Beach, Kollam
156 min walk • Mundakkal Beach, a serene coastal gem, graces the vibrant city of Kollam in India. Known for its idyllic charm and tranquil atmosphere, this beach is a perfect retreat for those seeking solace from the bustling city life.
5.8 miNE
Church
St. George's Church, Chathannoor
147 min walk • St George Orthodox Church, Chathannoor belongs to the Trivandrum Diocese of Indian Orthodox Church and is one of the biggest churches in South Kerala in size. "Chathannoor Marthamariyam Suriyani Pally" as it was called in the ancient days was built in around AD 1755.
3.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Polachira, Chathannoor
95 min walk • Polachira is a wetland spread over 600 hectares located near Paravur Municipality in Kollam District of Kerala, India. Formerly part of the Chathannoor Grama Panchayath, it is now located in the Chirakkara Grama Panchayath.
1.3 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Paravur Lake
33 min walk • Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India. Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km², it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters.
1 miN
Temple
Puttingal Temple
27 min walk • Puttingal Temple is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.
2.7 miSE
Temple
Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Edava
70 min walk • The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India. It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India. The temple is situated 5.7km North of Varkala City.Bhadrakali Devi is the presiding deity of this temple. A festival is conducted during the month of "Kumbham".
1.3 miNW
Beach
Pozhikara
35 min walk • Pozhikkara or Pozhikara is the Western border town of the Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala state in India. It is located at the South-Western tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast. Pozhikara is a heritage site in Kerala.